Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo 2026
Retail & Convenience Store Operations • The Westin Galleria Dallas (Dallas, TX)
Audit 1 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at The Westin Galleria Dallas (Convention & Conference Corridor, Dallas, TX)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.
Retail & Convenience Store Operations • The Westin Galleria Dallas (Dallas, TX)
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Association & Conference Committee • Food, Beverage & Hospitality | 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-14 | 1,600+ B2B Attendees | The Westin Galleria Dallas Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (12,000 sq. ft.) | $26–$35/sf (~$5,900 10×10 Est.) |
Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
TX Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Texas Right-to-Work Rule @ KBHCCD: Exhibitors enjoy open-shop flexibility—company staff can erect booths of any size and hand-carry display cases via public lobbies for $0 drayage.
The Westin Galleria Dallas offers 8,245+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Dallas is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.